Songz was born Tremaine Aldon Neverson on November 28, 1984, in Petersburg, Virginia. Raised a military brat, he recognized his vocal abilities at the age of 14. Reluctant to sing, he began performing with encouragement by friends and family. Record producer Troy Taylor discovered Songz during a talent show, which led him to a record contract with Atlantic Records. After graduating from high school, Songz moved to New Jersey to begin his music career.
2004–2006: I Gotta Make It
While recording his debut album, Songz released mixtapes under the alias Prince of Virginia. He made an “answer track” to R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet”, entitled “Open the Closet”.His debut album, I Gotta Make It was released in July 2005 by Atlantic Records. It debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200, domestically selling over 10,000 copies in its first week of sales. Songz’s debut album yielded the singles Gotta Make It, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 87, and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts at numbber 21, becoming his first Top 40 R&B hit. Another single, Gotta Go, peaked at number 67 on the Hot 100 and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, at number 99.
2007–2008: Trey Day
Songz released his second studio album, Trey Day, in October 2007. The album again had only featured guest appearances by Bun B, who appeared on the opening track, and Jim Jones. Production on Songz’s second album had included, Bryan-Michael Cox, R. Kelly, James Harris, Terry Lewis, Andrew Harr, Bernard Freeman, Floyd Hills, alongside Tamir “Nokio” Ruffin, Justin Haro, and M.S. Eriksen. The album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200, selling more units than his previous album, I Gotta Make It. The lead single, “Wonder Woman”, peaked at number 54 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
The second single, “Can’t Help but Wait”, peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart; it became Songz’s highest charting debut on the Hot 100, and his first-charting R&B single on the R&B charts.[citation needed] “Can’t Help But Wait” charted at number 74 on the Billboard Pop 100 in February 2008. The third single off of “Trey Day”, “Last Time”, peaked on number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at number nine on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. In 2008, Songz was nominated for a BET Award for Best Male R&B Artist.
2009–present: Ready
In 2009, “Can’t Help but Wait” earned Songz a nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards ceremony. He announced the upcoming release of his third album, Ready, scheduled to be released in September 2009. Ready is preceded by the first single, “I Need a Girl”. Furthermore, a companion video to “Brand New”, was released in March 2009. Possible collaborators on Ready include Fabolous, Ne-Yo, Nelly, J. Holiday, Drake, Chris Brown, The Game, amongst others. Production is set to come from the likes of Stargate, Jermaine Dupri and Jim Jonsin.
Prior to the release of Ready, Songz released a mixtape titled Anticipation in June 2009 through his blog. This mixtape is the second mixtape released by Trey Songz in 2009, with the first being titled Genesis. Genesis was a collection of Trey Songz first recordings when he was fifteen years old and was released to show his fans the dedication that he had to making a record when he was young.
Here We Go Again
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Hey,
Hey,
Here we go again
Here we go again
The opening lines of Trey Songz's song "Here We Go Again" suggest a sense of resignation and frustration, as if the singer is already weary of the cycle of ups and downs in a relationship. The repetition of "here we go again" emphasizes this feeling, as if the singer knows that the same patterns and problems are bound to repeat themselves. However, despite this weary tone, the use of the word "hey" suggests that the singer is still invested in this relationship and perhaps even hopeful that things will turn out differently this time.
The chorus of "Here We Go Again" expands on this theme, with Trey Songz singing about how he and his partner keep going in circles, and how every time they try to move on from each other, they end up right back where they started. The lyrics suggest that both parties in the relationship are at fault, with lines like "I ain't sayin' that you did wrong or that I'm innocent" and "We both been actin' like clowns". The chorus ends with Trey expressing the hope that this time might be different: "Maybe if we take it slow, we'll end up in love again."
Overall, "Here We Go Again" highlights the complicated feelings and dynamics of a relationship that keeps hitting the same roadblocks. The repetition of the title phrase, the directness of the lyrics, and the use of "hey" all convey a sense of weariness and frustration, but also a willingness to keep trying.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go again
Starting over again in a situation that has previously caused trouble or heartache.
Hey,
An exclamation to grab attention or signal a change in topic.
Hey,
An exclamation to grab attention or signal a change in topic.
Here we go again
Starting over again in a situation that has previously caused trouble or heartache.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TREMAINE NEVERSON, TREMAINE ALDON NEVERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gabrielle Bowerman
This album was everything! 💖
msminnie1113
I'm so glad he took that intro & made a complete song because I love it!!! Good lookin out on this one 4real!
Sean Harris
11yrs later and I still agree
Reema Amar
This song's amazing, I miss this time so much.. Trey was so different then, miss the old him :(
I AM Grace
Soooo true 🥺
Sade Tucker
I love Trey so much, but 3:08 always cracks me up. He has his own vibrato.
Rdmoffical
I really love this song always listen to it before playing a soccer game ❤❤⚽️⚽️
Zorria Corbitt
& this is from my heart; this is from my soul ..lovers may come & lovers may go ... I love this song :) Trey does it again ..YUUUP !!
Sade Mcdowell
Love this song!!! Love His Music period!! "Love Me Better" is actually another one of his songs that I can listen to on repeat!!!!! #Fav Artist *Drops Mic*
Marianda Rivera
AWWW MY HUSBAND DEDICATED THIS SONG TO MEEEE JUST NOW :) IT'S FOR EVER US :) 💕💕